Meaning & use
tattletale
A person, especially a child, who reports others' minor wrongdoing or reveals secrets to get them in trouble.
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None of the kids wanted to play with the tattletale who always ran to the teacher.
Don't be a tattletale; try to work things out with your brother first.
A note on using this word
Mostly used about children, and usually implies the reporting was petty or done to cause trouble.
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